vote on the RSU#5 School budget for 2012-2013.

This is your chance to have input on the budget and

 lower your tax impact.

April 4, 2012 7:00 pm

Durham Town Office

1. Russ Jabaut called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and offered opening remarks:

“The Durham Planning Board exists to administer Federal, State and local land use laws in a fair and impartial manner. We are sworn to read and apply to the best of our abilities, all laws and ordinances as written, & in accordance with Durham’s Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Board strives to preserve the character and livability of our community, while upholding property values. In reviewing applications, we strive to respect the applicant’s rights, those of abutters, and all others affected by the proposed land use activity.  After a thorough review of an application, the Board may have to say No! If an applicant is unsatisfied with this decision, an appeal may be made to the Board of Appeals.

Detailed written minutes, a DVD recording and digital audio recording serve as legal records of this public meeting.”

Members present:  Paul First, Russ Jabaut and Michelle Thiebeualt

Todd Beaulieu, Jill Toher, Joe Tomm and Scott Miller Excused.

Paul First and Michelle Thiebeualt will be an acting regular member with full voting rights in place of excused regular members.

Deborah Larrabee, Secretary

Officials:  Dan Feeney: Codes Enforcement Officer

Public: Mario Pascarelli and Susan Sontag. Residents of Cushing Road, Durham.

2. Amendments to the Agenda: none

3. Acceptance of the minutes for March 7, 2012

M. Thiebeualt moves to accept minutes of March 7, 2012 with one correction Page 2 paragraph 2 should be 450 ft. not inches. Second P. First. 3-yes 0-no 0-abstain

4. Informal Exchange: none

5. Continuing Business: 7:05 pm

1. 1.      Robert Crowley: Conditional Use Application:  Wilderness Camp Sites/Auburn Pownal Road. Map 9 Lots 21-A.l & 24

Mr. Crowley appeared before the Planning Board to continue his application for wilderness campsites.

• A sign plan was submitted.
• Shawn Bennett Interim Road Commissioner stated by e-mail the site distance is adequate.
• A letter from Maine Historical Preservation.
• A letter from Brent Lawson/Dave Libby was unable to obtained. D. Feeney Codes Enforcement Officer will call Brent Lawson and confirm the information on privies for the campsite.

P. First moves to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Robert Crowley’s Wilderness campground “Maine Forest Yurts.” Second by M. Thiebeualt.

There were no additional conditions with this permit. 3-yes 0-no 0-abstain

The Conditional Use Permit was written, signed by Planning Board and notarized by the Secretary. Original to applicant and a copy for the file.

6. New Business: 

• 7:15 pm: Maine RSA#1, Inc. (AKA US Cellular), KJK Wireless: Map 8 Lot 17 Conditional Use Permit for a Cell Tower and Facilities

Robert Gashlin appeared before the Board to present his Conditional Use Application for a Cell Tower and related Facilities.

R. Gashlin gave brief overview about the project. Site location research was done by electrical engineers. US Cellular has existing towers in Lisbon (1), Topsham (1), Freeport (2), Pownal (1) and Pineland (1). The engineering study showed a gap in cellular communications in the West Durham area. After the study was completed, the land of Maine Gravel Services was chosen as the site for the new tower and facilities. This will close the gap in coverage on US Cellular phones.  Neighbors’ concern was the height of the proposed tower (250′).

The proposed site is located at the Maine Gravel Services (38 acre lot) owned by Frank Crooker. This property is leased. These towers are commercial structures. The zone is Rural Residential, which requires a Conditional Use Permit.

Mr. Gashin presented a very in-depth response to the application.

A full environmental study was done as where this new tower could be placed.

The first action is to see if the application is deemed complete.

List of Abutters is included in the site plan page c-1. Green cards were turned in with the exception of Abe Curtis (Abe Curtis picked up on 4-4-2012). The ordinance requires that certifications be sent out not more than 30 or less than 10 days. Abutters have 15 days to pick up certified letters from time notified. The certified letters were sent out on March 24^th, which meets the ordinance criteria.

There were no abutters present at this meeting, only  two neighbors.

The property leased from Maine Gravel Services. There are 38 acres, however due to resource protection and the Aquifer overlay areas (page C-1 & C-2) only a small [100’ x100’] area in the southeast corner is available to be used. The project has been fully engineered. The easement to access the proposed development is 50’ wide and about 200’ long. The parking area with turnaround is 2675 sq’. All the 100’ setbacks were met. Meets, Bounds and bearings have been completed. Mr. Gashlin stated that the project meets the FAA & FCC requirements.

A cover letter, letter from Maine Gravel Services, Deed, letters from A & D Klumb Environmental, LLC, Department of Conservation, Fish & Wildlife, Feema Flood page showing areas, Google pictures depicting site, a Map from Inland Fisheries and Wildlife showing deer wintering & NRPA Bird Habitat, a financial statement and construction schedule.

According to the plans some fill will be required to lay the pad, foundation and parking area. There will be minimum tree cutting. Sediment and Control areas can be seen on pages G-1 and D-3.. The applicant agreed to the Board’s recommendation that the electric be underground (to save trees & minimize visual impact by narrowing the road clearing to less than 20′ ).

The area will be enclosed by a 75’ x 75’ fence. The chain link fence is to be 8’ high. The inside area will consist of a 12’x 20’ shelter, 250’ tower, a 35 KW generator for power failure. Under the “Katrina Act” cell towers must have a back-up generator that will provide at least 8 hours of backup service. The anticipated noise from this generator will be 53 decibels at the 100’ set back.   The maximum noise level per the Land Use Ordinance is 55 decibels.

The 250’ lattice style tower is to be made of steel. Then tower is put up by a crane in sections. The three legs on the bottom are to be set on cement pads vs. guy wires. The tower is designed to crumble and falls on itself. If the Tower falls legally it has to fall on the Crooker property. The nearest home is the Curtis’, which is 750’ away.

On the tower are 2 spaces for US Cellular and 3 more spaces for additional Cellular users.

D. Feeney C.E.O.  Recommended that this be a gated property to protect the equipment.

R. Jabaut recommended that perhaps the generator and fuel tank be enclosed in a cement containment area.

Construction will take approximately 6 weeks to complete.

Public Welfare/Livability

From the Land Use Ordinance pages 33, 35 and 43. Specifically L.U.Ordinance, Article 6; Approval Standard: F Criteria 5G and G Criteria 5H. Also referral to Ordinance done for CMP Reliability Project/ 2008/2009.

D. Feeney C.E.O. stated when the A.T.& T. Tower was put up at the Durham Leisure Center there was a tower height marker Balloon flown so that residents and abutters could get an idea of the height of the tower as part of the application. After discussion it was agreed US Cellular would fly a balloon on April 24^th from 7 am to 10 am for residents and abutters to view at the proposed tower site, with a rain date of April 25^th 7 am to 10 am.

P. First moves that that will be a site walk and Towner balloon demo on April 24^th from 7 am to 10 am for residents and abutters to view at the proposed tower site. The rain date is April 25^th 7 am to 10 am. Second M. Thiebeualt. 3 yes 0-no 0-abstain

 Chairman Jabaut recommended that there be legally binding provisions that if the tower becomes vacant after a time period the tower will be dismantled.   US Cellular stated that they have provisions in print that state what happens when a tower is not used. D. Feeney recommended that if the tower is vacant more than 18 months it will be removed. R. Jabaut recommended that there be as a condition for issuing the permit, that an irrevocable financial surety to remove the tower and restore the site exist between US Cellular and the Town of Durham.  It would provide the necessary clean-up funds should the corporation cease to exist and or the tower be abandoned due to technological obsolescence or disuse.

Two residents: Marco Pascarelli and Susan Sontag asked questions about the project and thanked the Board for letting them have input.

Conditional Use Application Checklist: US Cellular

Proposed Conditional Use: Cell Tower

Applicant’s name, address, map-lot numbers, deed reviewed and the initial fee of $100.00 has been paid 3-15-2012. The final fee is yet to be determined.

1. 1.      Description of proposed Conditional Use:

1a OK, 1b OK, 1c N/A, 1d ok, 1e N/A, 1f OK, 1g-Impact on neighbors- Tower Balloon will be flown, 1h-1m ok.

1. 2.      Site Plan

2a-2i OK, 2j N/A, 2k-2n OK, 3-6 OK, 7 N/A, 8 & 9 OK.

Cost of project is $250,000.00

P. First moves that the Application for a proposed Cell Tower for US Cellular is substantially complete in accordance with the Durham Ordinances precluding any additional information submitted. Second M. Thiebeualt. 3-yes 0-no 0-abstain

US Cellular will need to notify the abutters by certified mail about the May meeting.

**US Cellular will need to bring to the next meeting:

1. Copy of Lease
2. Photo of generator and fuel tank.
3. Copy of Archeological/ Historic Preservation Phase 2

The next review of US Cellular is planned to be on May 2^nd.

• 8:45 pm: Ryan and Nicole Heald: Conditional Use Permit for home: Map 9 Lot 17-17-f   

Kirk Heald presented to the Planning Board an application for a family backlot development permit for a home for his son and family. Chairman Jabaut stated that he, D. Feeney C.E.O. and the Town Lawyer had conferred about this project. This project will be treated as a single new Backlot off a  private roadway which already exists. The Healds will need to see D. Feeney C.E.O.  for their house building permits.

• 8:55 pm: Edward and Samantha Hannan:  Conditional Use: Accessory       Apartment:    Map 5 ~ Lot 40

Edward Hannan presented to the Planning Board his application for a Conditional Use permit for an Accessory Apartment. The previous owner had a construction business there. This will be a change of use. An application and site plan was submitted.

The Conditional Use Application Checklist review/ Hannan:

Proposed Conditional Use is an Accessory Apartment.

The applicants name, Address, deed, map & lot, Fee paid $50.00 on 3-23-2012.

1. Description of Conditional Use

1a OK, 1b N/A, 1c & 1d OK, 1e & 1f N/A, 1g-1m OK.

1. Site Plan:

2a N/A, 2 b & c OK, 2d N/A, 2e & 2f Ok, 2g N/A, 2h Ok, 2i N/A, 2j Ok, 2k-m N/A, 2n Ok.

 3- 6 OK

       7-9 N/A.

P. First moved that the Hannan Conditional Use Application for an accessory Apartment was complete. M. Thiebeualt. 3-yes 0-no 0-abstain

Durham Conditional Use Project Review

Proposed Project: Accessory Apartment/Hannan  Map 5 ~ Lot 40

 A-B. Ok, C-E N/A, F-H Ok, I N/A, J-L Ok, M-N N/A, O-P OK, Q N/A.

M Thibeault moves to grant approval for a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Apartment for Edward Hannan. P. First second. 3-yes 0-no 0-abstain

The Secretary issued the Conditional Use permit for the Accessory Apartment.

7. Other Business:

• Chairman’s Report: none

• Ordinance Review: none
• Next Meeting: May 2, 2012

8. Adjournment

 P First moves to adjourn at 9:20 pm.  Second by M. Thiebeualt.  3-yes 0-no 0-abstain

 Secretary, Deborah Larrabee

 Durham Town Office for a brief meeting. Then

Adjourn to a Special Selectmen’s Dispatch Meeting

 in Greene, Maine at 7 pm.

Tires may be pre-paid at the town office. You will need

to bring your receipt with you to bulky waste.

Tires may be brought  and paid for at Bulky Waste.

Cash or Check made out to Town of Durham.

Thanks

REGULAR MEETING OF RSU NO. 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WEDNESDAY– MAY 9, 2012

FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL – CAFETERIA                   

6:30 P.M. REGULAR SESSION

AGENDA

1.  The meeting was called to order at       p.m. by Chairperson Nelson Larkins

2.  Attendance:

3.  Pledge of Allegiance:

4.  Consideration and action on the Minutes of April 25, 2012 and May 2, 2012.

A.  Consideration of action to approve the Minutes of April 25, 2012 and May 2, 2012 as presented barring any errors or omissions.

Motion:                2^nd:                               Vote:                           

5.  Adjustments to the Agenda:

6.  Good News & Recognition:

A.  Report from Student Government

B.            Donation of Paddle – Evan Kumagae

7.  Reports from Administrators:

A.  FHS Facilities Study Advisory Committee Report – Bob Strong & Lyndon Keck

B.            Eligibility Expectations – Craig Sickels

8.  Superintendent’s Report:

A.            Professional Growth and Evaluation System Advisory Committee Final Report

9.  Public Comments (related to matters under consideration by the Board):

10.  Organizational Business:

11.  Unfinished Business:

A.  Consideration of action on adoption of Budget FY’13

Motion:                        2^nd:                                    Vote:                                   

B.  2^nd Read/Adoption of the 2012-2013 School Calendar.

Motion:                2^nd:                               Vote:                           

12.  New Business:

A.  Consideration of action to approve an unpaid leave of absence for the 2012-2013 school year.

Motion:          2^nd:             Vote:               

B.  That the warrant for the Regional School Unit No. 5 (the “Regional School Unit”) Budget Meeting presented to the meeting be and is hereby approved and that a Regional School Unit budget meeting be and is hereby called for May 23, 2012 for the purpose of voting on the annual budget for the Regional School Unit for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

Motion:                        2^nd:                                    Vote:                                   

C.  That the Warrant and Notice of Election for the Regional School Unit Budget Validation Referendum presented to the meeting be and is hereby approved, and that a Regional School Unit budget validation referendum be and is hereby called for June 12, 2012 for the purpose of approving the budget adopted at the Regional School Unit budget meeting for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

Motion:                        2^nd:                                    Vote:                                   

D.  That the form of Notice of Amounts Adopted at Budget Meeting presented to this meeting be and is hereby approved, and that the Superintendent of Schools of the Regional School Unit is hereby authorized and directed to complete said Notice by adding the amounts approved by the voters for each expenditure category and the total school budget summary expenditure amount, all in accordance with the Regional School Unit budget meeting on May 23, 2012, and to cause copies of said notice, as completed, to be delivered to the municipal clerks of each municipality of the Regional School Unit for posting at the polling places for the June 12, 2012 Regional School Unit budget validation referendum.

Motion:                        2^nd:                                    Vote:                                   

E.            Consideration of action that pursuant to section 1485(4) of Title 20-A, the Finance Committee be authorized to transfer not more than 5% of the total appropriation for any cost center in the FY13 operating budget to another cost center or among other cost centers, provided that the total FY13 fiscal year operating budget shall not be increased by such transfers.

Motion:                2^nd:                               Vote:                           

F.  Consideration of action to authorize the Superintendent to hire professional staff during the summer months.

Motion:                2^nd:                               Vote:                           

G.  Nomination of Educators for the 2012-2013 School Year.

1)  Nomination of Educators for 2^nd Year Probationary Contracts:

Stacy Alvarez

Dana Bisbee

Lisa Blier

Sarah Croft

Ruth Dodge, pending budget approval

Rachel Domin

Betsy Follansbee

Molly Leding

Chris Nolan

Jamie Palmer

Lynn Perotta

Mary Porter

Alexis Rog

Kelley Ryder-Herzog

Jennifer Thibeault

Emily Tuttle

Action:  To accept the nomination of the above personnel and to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a contract for the 2012-2013 school year.

Motion:                            2^nd:                               Vote:                           

2)  Nomination of Educators for 1^st Year Continuing Contracts:

Erin Campbell

Dana Clark

Kelly Fitz-Randolph

Kim Gormely

Jill Grogan

Lynett Larkin-Silva

Melanie Moll

John Nicholson

Becky Peterson

Angela Sclar

Beth Thompson

Cathy Varela

Tina Whalen

Peter Wolinsky

Action:  To accept the nomination of the above personnel and to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue contracts for the 2012-2013 school year.

Motion:                                    2^nd:                                    Vote:                                   

13.  Financial Reports:

A.  RSU No. 5 Financial Statement May 3, 2012

14.  Communications (Consent Agenda):

A.  1^st Read on the Comprehensive Education Plan.

15.  Board Comments (Reports from Sub-Committees):

A.  Negotiations

16.  Personnel:

A.  Staff Hires:

1. Anticipated consideration of action to employ a Librarian at Freeport Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year.

Motion:             2^nd:                           Vote:                       

2. Anticipated consideration of action to employ a Math Teacher at Freeport Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year.

Motion:             2^nd:                           Vote:                       

3. Anticipated consideration of action to employ an Art Teacher at Freeport Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year.

Motion:             2^nd:                           Vote:                       

17.  Policy Review:

A.  Policies Packet 12-6 will be distributed for policy book update.

18.  Executive Session:

A. To enter into Executive Session as outlined in 1 M.R.S.A § 405(6)(D) for the purpose of ratifying the Coastal Education Association Educators Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2011-2014.

Motion:               2^nd:                  Vote:                      

Time In:                                Time Out:                             

19.  Action as a Result of Executive Session:

A.  Consideration of action to ratify the Coastal Education Association Educators Bargaining Agreement 2011-2014.

Motion:                2^nd                                Vote:                           

20.  Adjournment:

Motion:          2^nd:             Vote:               

Beginning July 1 the newsletter will be electronic only (by e-mail). If you wish to keep receiving the newsletter by mail, please go to the Town Office or call 353-2561 during business hours with your name and address. Please sign up for continued mailing before June 30 so that you will not miss an issue.

May Will Be A Busy School Month

Another busy month awaits. On May 3 the K-2 students will attend a special school concert at the Freeport Performing Arts Center. An after-school Bike Club also starts on May 10. The Board met in April at Durham Community School, which bursts with energy. We have two more public budget meetings coming up at 6:30 p.m. on May 2 and May 9 at Freeport High School. Budget adoption is set for May 9.

That proposal will then be reviewed and voted on by the whole school community at 6:30 p.m. on May 23 at the High School (look for your town clerk when you enter and get your voting card). The budget validation referendum vote is set for 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on June 12 at Durham Community School. Absentee ballots will available at Town Office beginning May 14.

With nicer weather, the Durham Community School baseball, softball, track, and lacrosse teams are all playing and taking full advantage of the new fields. A Durham Community garden is also being created, and if you would like to help with time or materials, please contact corenw77@gmail.com. Nelson Larkins, RSU5 Board Chair

Should The Town Stay In The Regional School District?

The Board of Selectmen is seeking volunteers for a committee that will explore options to being part of RSU5. All interested citizens should apply to the Board by 4:30 p.m. on May 8. Applications are available at Town Office during regular business hours.

In a related move, the  Support the RSU5 Action Group has been formed to get voters informed. For more information and to be added to the distribution list for meetings, contact Nancy Decker at orc95@comcast.net or Susan Karnes at karney@comcast.net.

Volunteers Sought For Roads Committee

The Board of Selectmen is forming a Government Study Committee that will look into the feasibility of a Pubic Works Department and conduct associated road studies. All interested citizens should apply by 4:30 p.m. on May 8. Applications are available at Town Office during regular business hours.

Fire Department Looking At A Bargain Used Ladder Track

Durham Fire & Rescue has had a used ladder truck in its capital plan for the last eight or ten years. The economic downturn forced the department to push the buy back, and list it for 2013. But now Topsham is replacing its ladder truck, with the new one due in about a week. Once training takes place and they accept the new ladder, the existing one will be a trade-in. The truck will be sold for $25,000, a small fraction of what was listed at in the capital plan. It would require no more than $15,000 for the radio transfer, lettering, and a few pieces of equipment.

The truck is older than what the department had planned to buy, but is in good condition, with low ladder hours and mileage. The Apparatus Committee feels it presents an excellent opportunity for the community, but a purchase cannot wait until next year’s annual Town Meeting. So the department asked the Board of Selectmen to consider holding a special Town Meeting to request the purchase. If the Board approves, it would have to be held near the end of May and no later than the first part of June. The revenues are on hand.

Town Wants To Hire A Public Information Technician

It’s a part-time position and it requires skills in communication and writing, and knowledge of a wide range of software and operating systems. The job will be performed under the guidance of the Telecommunications Committee, but requires independent work. Minimum requirements include graduation from an accredited high school, supplemented by technical training or any equivalent combination of experience and training related to the job. The successful applicant must provide and maintain his or her own computer system compatible with any software that may be required, and provide an internet connection.

Salary depends on experience and qualifications. A full job description is available at the Town Office or www.durhamme.com. Please submit a resume with three professional references to: Town of Durham, Public Information Technician, 630 Hallowell Rd., Durham, ME 04222, no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 1. Durham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Fire Permit Information From Town Forest Warden

Anyone wanting to burn logs, brush, grass, pasture, or blueberry land, or have a campfire is required by Maine Law to obtain a burning permit. Timing will depend in part on the availability of Fire Department personnel, as well as the class day and local weather conditions. The person who signs the permit is legally responsible for the fire and must adhere to all safety precautions and time frames. The fire must be attended at all times, and the signer is legally responsible for any damages or suppression costs resulting from the fire.

On Saturdays and Sundays, permits are available at the Fire & Rescue Station at 9-11 a.m., and on weekdays, they may be obtained after 9 a.m., but are controlled by availability.  Now you can also get them online at http://www.maine.gov/burnpermit/, but that requires a $7 fee for a two-day permit. For permits please call Durham Fire & Rescue at 353-2473. William St. Michel, Town Forest Warden.

Masonic Lodge Bean Supper

The supper will happen at 4:30-6 p.m. on May 12 at the Masonic Lodge on Route 136 across from River Park. Prices are $7.50 for adults, $3 for children age 5-12, and free under 5. On the menu are baked beans, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, pickles, and homemade pies.

Roadside Cleanup Through May 19

You may go to the Town Office and pick up clear trash bags. The large clear bags are the only bags that Pine Tree waste will recognize. If you leave bags on the roadside after May 19, the bags will require a $3 trash tag. For more information call 353-2561.

Durham Bulky Waste Day

There will be only one bulky waste pick-up this year, and it’s at 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on May 19 at the Eureka Community Center Field. Durham residents only. You must show a driver’s license or a utility bill with current Durham address. To facilitate offloading, light and small loads will get priority. No commercial waste, garbage or household trash, recyclable items, hazardous wastes and car batteries. Accepted: Refrigerators and air conditioners, etc. (must be red-tagged to show Freon has been removed), appliances, furniture, mattresses and box springs, large metal items, scrap, storm doors, outdoor furniture, large plastic items, toys, passenger car/pick-up truck tires. No dump truck tires or loader tires. Universal wastes/electronics accepted are televisions, monitors, computers under 26 inches, fluorescent light bulbs, and batteries. Non-alkaline batteries can go in your regular trash.

What’s new this year is that there will be no charge for these items. Price lists for car/pick-up truck tires, Regional Environmental Depot, and Freeport Recycling Center will be available on or about May 10 at the Town Office (printed), Durham website and Town Channel. For more information on bulky waste clean-up, call the Town Office at 353-2561.

You can also take the waste to the Regional Environmental Depot in Lewiston on two Saturday mornings a month: Household cleaners, oil-based paints, solvents, insecticides, and gasoline. Contact the Town Office to get a voucher, go to www.avcog.org, or call 783-9186 for more information. The Freeport Recycling Center will take your building debris, brush (no stumps), Freon-containing appliances, shingles, and oil, all for a fee. For more information and hours, call 865-3740.

Eureka Community Center Bulky Waste Pick-up

Eureka volunteers will pick up items that need to go to the bulky waste collection site on May 19. This special pick-up is for Durham residents who are physically not able to load their own items and have no way to get their items to the site. The committee is asking for a $25 donation per load. The items must be easily accessible. An inspection of the items has to be done before May 19 so that you can be put on the list. Call Anita Sellars as soon as possible at 353-6217.

 …And Plant Sale

On May 19, the Eureka Committee will host a plant sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eureka Community Center. Look for the Eureka Café, featuring Ernie’s Chili, hot dogs, chips, cold drinks, and coffee, as well as hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, vegetable, and herb plants. Proceeds benefit the Eureka Center.

Durham’s First Memorial Day Celebration

On May 28, Durham will have a parade honoring our veterans. It will begin at 10 a.m. at Davis Road and run south on Royalsborough Road (Route 136) to the back entrance of Durham Community School. Stops will be made at the Gazebo and Sawyer Cemetery. A Fun Run will benefit AMVETS Post 13. Parade, Fun Run, and sponsor forms are available on the town website and at the Town Office, Durham Get-n-Go, and Asselyn’s Garage.

News From Lisbon Area Christian Outreach

• Spaghetti and lasagna dinner at 5-7 p.m. on May 19 at Holy Trinity Church (Frost Hill Avenue), Lisbon Falls. Tickets — adults (12 & up) $6, children (7-11) $3, and 6 years and under free — may be purchased from any L.A.C.O. member. FMI, call Sherri at 353-5139.

• New website: www.lacopantry.org

• Hours for the Food Pantry and Clothing Bank are 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, and 8-10 a.m. Saturday. It’s at the Marion T. Morse Community Center (enter from the Berry Avenue side, behind the Lisbon Methodist Church). You can send money to L.A.C.O., PO Box 281, Lisbon Falls, Maine 04252, checks payable to L.A.C.O. A collection box for non-perishable foods is available at the Durham Town Office during business hours. Regular needs: Cooking oil, Bisquick or Baking Mix, dry milk, saltine crackers, peanut butter, jelly, ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise, sandwich mix (tuna, ham, or chicken), coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. The Clothing Bank accepts spring/summer clothing, but not furniture, appliances, etc., as it lacks storage space. FMI, call Debbie at 240-1637.

Ninth Annual Ride Against Hunger

Benefiting Good Shepherd Food Bank, it happens June 2, with registration from 8:45-9:15 a.m. at the Durham Get-n-Go on Route 136. The donation is $10 (which provides $80 in food) per rider, and riders depart at 9:30 for Good Shepherd on Hotel Road in Auburn for a bike blessing and lunch sponsored by the Christian Motorcycle Association. Lots of valuable prizes. If it rains, it becomes an any-vehicle ride. For more information, call Priscilla Higgins at 353-2552 or visit www.gsfb.org.

First Congregational Church Of Durham

Every Tuesday: Twelve-Step Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

May 4-5: Fran Brown Scrapbook Events, 5-9 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday

May 13: Special Mother’s Day service, 10-11 a.m.

May 26: Public Supper Chicken Barbeque, 4:30-6 p.m.

May 27: Veterans Memorial Service, 10-11 a.m.

May 28: Memorial Day parade; church welcomes all after the parade.

June 2: Congregational Walkathon

July 30-Aug. 2: Vacation Bible School, early evening

Coastal Humane Society Hosts Rabies Clinic And Plant Sale

From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 6, a rabies vaccine will cost $10, nail trimming $10, ear cleaning $5, and ID insertion $25. The plant sale will be held at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 19 and 20. Both will happen at 30 Range Rd., Brunswick.

Durham Historians Set Art Show, Bake Sale, And Meeting

The Durham Historical Society will hold a Spring Art Show featuring local artists at 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at the Union Church/Old Durham Town Hall on Route 136. There is no admission fee. The bake sale will benefit the DHS Restoration Fund. The Historical Society will also meet at 6 p.m. on May 8, same location, for spring clean-up and monthly meeting.

Local GOP Meets

Durham Republicans will gather at 7 p.m. on May 22 at the Fire Station. All registered Republicans are encouraged to attend as attendees will vote on officers and get acquainted with candidates. For more information, contact Betty at eliscomb56@gmail.com or 865-1786.

News From Rep. Ellie Espling

As the legislative session ends, it’s time to look back. Education is an area where we saw some significant changes over the past two years. Perhaps the biggest change came with the passage of “An Act To Create a Public Charter School Program in Maine” (sponsored by Sen. Garrett Mason). That made Maine the 41st state to allow public charter schools. The legislature also passed “An Act To Restore Equity in Education Funding” (sponsored by Sen. Kevin Raye), aimed at providing more state assistance to rural school districts.

Another successful piece of legislation (still awaiting funding approval) was “An Act To Prepare Maine People for the Future Economy,” (sponsored by Sen. Brian Langley), which mandates what is commonly called standards-based education. Beginning in 2017, new high school diploma standards and requirements must be in place in order for students to graduate.

“An Act To Prohibit Bullying in Schools” (sponsored by Rep. Terry Morrison and also awaiting funding approval), requires the Department of Education to develop a model policy on bullying. The bill also defines “bullying” to include cyber bullying, and requires that anti-bullying policies be incorporated into student handbooks and published online. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at espling2@securespeed.us.

Sincerely, Rep. Ellie Espling, District 105 (New Gloucester, Durham and part of Lisbon )

Your Town in May

Cemetery Committee: 4:30 p.m., May 8

Town Hall Board of Selectmen: 6:30 p.m., May 8

Town Hall Absentee ballots available for June Primary and RSU5 budget validation referendum: May 14

Bulky Waste Day for Durham residents: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May 19, Eureka Community Center

Eureka Community Center’s Plant Sale and Cafe: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., May 19

Board of Selectmen: 6:30 p.m., May 22, Town Hall

Town Hall closed, Memorial Day: May 28

Memorial Day parade: May 28, 10 a.m. start

Application deadline for moose permit lottery mailings: postmarked April 2 Spring wild turkey hunting zone and dates: Wildlife Management Districts 7, 10 through 26, and 28. April 30 through June 2. Youth Spring Wild Turkey hunting day (resident and non-resident), April 28. The 2012 Spring Wild Turkey hunting season is open to all hunters who possess a Spring/Fall wild turkey hunting permit and a valid Maine hunting license that allows hunting of big game.

Note: a valid archery license in addition to a Spring/Fall wild turkey permit also permits hunting of wild turkey with bow and arrow only. Hunters may also purchase a second Spring Turkey permit. For more information on wild turkey hunting laws and regulations, please visit the website: www.maine.gov/ifw. Or the Town Clerk has printed information as handouts in the Town Hall.

Visit the same website for information on the Moose Lottery, and check out www.maine.gov/online/boat to learn about boat registration.

the Town Office 353-2561 during business hours.

Pine Tree Waste 1-888-852-0800 

87 Pleasant Hill Road, Scarborough, ME  04074

Town of Durham

Bulky Waste Collection Day

Saturday, May 19, 2012 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Acceptable Bulky Waste Items (No Charge except Tires – see below)

Appliances                                                                      Storm Doors              

Furniture                                                                         Outdoor Furniture

Mattresses and Box Springs                                           Large Plastic Items

Bicycles                                                                           Toys

Large Metal Items/Scrap Metal                                       Dishes/Pots & Pans

Refrigerators and Air Conditioners (must be red-tagged to show Freon has been removed)

Passenger Car Tires with NO Rims ($4.00/each)           Pick-Up Truck Tires with NO Rims ($7.00/each)

Carpets (Rolled)

Acceptable Universal Waste/E-Waste Items (No Charge)

Televisions (Any Size)                                                     Computer Monitors

Fluorescent Light Bulbs                                                   Batteries               

Miscellaneous Electronics                                               Non-Alkaline Batteries can go in the regular trash.

PCB Ballasts/Non-PCB Ballasts                                      Mercury Devices

Bulky Waste Items NOT ACCEPTABLE

NO Garbage or Household Trash                                    NO Hazardous or Liquid Waste

NO Household Recyclables                                             NO Household Cleaners/Insecticides

NO Oil Based Paints/Solvents                                         NO Gasoline               

NO Dump Truck or Loader Tires                                     NO Yard or Tree Waste

NO Building or Demolition Debris                        NO Shingles

NO Car Batteries                                                          NO Gas Tanks or Containers

NO Propane Tanks

May 19, 2012

 Special note: There will be only (1) one bulky waste pick up this year.

The date is Saturday, May 19th and the time is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Durham Eureka Community Center Field. Durham residents only. You must show a driver’s license or a utility bill with current Durham address. To facilitate offloading, light and small loads will get priority.

No commercial waste, no garbage or household trash, no recyclable items, no hazardous wastes and no car batteries. ACCEPTED: Refrigerators and air conditioners, etc. (must be red-tagged to show Freon has been removed), appliances, furniture, mattresses and box springs, large metal items, scrap, storm doors, outdoor furniture, large plastic items, toys, passenger car/pick-up truck tires. No dump truck tires or loader tires.

 Universal Wastes/ Electronics accepted are televisions, monitors, computers under 26 inches, fluorescent light bulbs and batteries. Non-alkaline batteries can go in your regular trash.

New this year there will be no charge for these items.

Price lists for Car/ Pick-up Truck Tires, Regional Environmental Depot and Freeport Recycling Center will be available on or about May 10^th at the Town Office (printed), Durham Website and Town Channel.

 For more information on Bulky waste Clean up, call the town office at 353-2561.

Other places to take waste

Regional Environmental Depot in Lewiston on two Saturday mornings a month will accept household cleaners, oil-based paints, solvents, insecticides and gasoline. Contact the Town Office to get a voucher or go to www.avcog.org , or call 783-9186 for more information.

The Freeport Recycling Center will take your building debris, brush (no stumps), Freon-containing appliances, shingles and oil, all for a fee. For more information and hours call 865-3740.